8-Year-Old Attacked By Neighbours Dog: Coniston – KZN

An 8-year-old boy was attacked by his neighbour’s dog while playing soccer with a friend on Chain Street in Coniston – KZN this afternoon (Friday).

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 16:27. On arrival, it was established that two boys were playing soccer on the road when the Staffordshire Terrier charged at one of them after its owner opened the driveway gate. The boy fell when he was bitten on his right arm. Residents screamed for assistance and the canine retreated.

The child was treated for his injuries on scene before being transported to a medical facility by the owner of the dog.